And speaking of food, the gastronomic heart of the city might just be around Circular Quay nowadays, where Neil Perry, Matt Moran and Peter Gilmore face off nightly.

And if you're after something more low-key, the lanes between our skyscrapers now have some of the coolest small bars, pubs, cafes and best craft beers in the country. It's an exciting time to be in the centre of town.

The best restaurants in Sydney

Restaurants

Sydney Cebu Lechon

Prepare to pig out, Filo-style

Time Out says

4 out of 5 stars

Restaurants

Hubert

This underground French bistro is to Sydney what Rick’s Café is to Casablanca

Time Out says

5 out of 5 stars

Users say

4 out of 5 stars

Restaurants

A1 Canteen

It’s brunch with fine-dining credentials, a coffee spot that also does dinner, and it’s brilliant anytime of day. Welcome to the all-day dining renaissance